Collapsible bed



May 5, 1931.

' H. GUBBEI GOLLAPSIBLE BED Filed May V25, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 May 5,1931- A H. GUBBEI 1,804,011

' coLLAPsIBLE BED Filed May 23, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 wvwzr 715026 Gwea@www Patented May 5, 1931 HANS GUBBEI, F PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIACOLLAPSIBIIE BED Application led May 23, 1929. Serial No. 365,258.

My invention relates to new and useful improvements in a. collapsiblebedstead and has for its object to provide the collapsing of thebedstead into a relatively small space and yet when it is opened up foruse, it will be equally d as rigid as a non-collapsible bedstead.

A further object of my invention is to construct the bedstead as torender it equally adaptable for the use of grown persons or for youngchildren.

lVith these and other ends in view, this invention consists in thedetails of construction and combination of elements hereinafter setforth and then specifically designated by the claim.

In order that those skilled in the art to which this inventionappertains may understand how to make and use the same, I will describeits construction in detail, referring by numerals to the accompanyingdrawings forming a part of this application, in which Fig. l, isa sideelevation of the bedstead in its collapsed condition.

Fig. 2, is a similar view of the bedstead adjusted for use.

Fig. 8, is an end view of Fig. 2 showing the upper side frames partlyswung down in dotted lines.

Fig. 4, is an end view of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5,*is a plan view of a portion of the bedstead, partly collapsed.

In carrying out my invention as herein embodied, represents the cornerposts of the bedstead to which are hinged as at 11 the sectional endframes 12, each pair of said sectional end frames being hinged togetheras at 13.

14 represents the side frames, each of which extends between andconnects two of the posts so that when the bedstead is collapsed byswinging the end frames inward, as indicated in F ig. 4, and partiallyin Fig. 5, the side frames, and posts will collapse upon the end frames,thus bringing the entire bedstead into a space represented by thethickness of two posts and two end frames, making it exceedinglyconvenient to store in a closet or other shallow space, or in an alcoveof a wall, therefore, especially adapting it for use in small roomswhere space is limited.

When the bedstead is adjusted for use, the placing of the ordinarymattress carrying a rigid frame, upon the bottom rails 18 of the sideframes will lock the frames. in their open positions, making thebedstead as rigid as though it were not collapsible, as will be readilyunderstood.

Where it is desirable to use the bed for small children, a secondaryside frame 14a may be utilized in which case the secondary l side framesare hinged as at 15 and these secondary frames are held in position whenthe bedstead is adjusted for use by the thumb screws 16 passing throughthe posts and into the top rails 19 of said frames, but when the bed isto be used by older persons, the secondary side frames are removed oromitted. Y

Thetop rails of the end frames have the extensions 17 formed therewithwhich project over the upper ends of the posts and preferably contacttherewith in order to increase the rigidity of the bedstead when in itsopen adjustment.

While I have shown my bedstead as of i plain straight line design, it isobvious that it may be made of various designs more or less ornamentaland therefore I do not wish to be limited to the exact details ofconstruction as herein shown, as these may be-Varied within the limitsof the appended claim Without departing from the-spirit of myinvention.Y

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new and usefulis In a bedstead of the character described,

two pairs of posts,'two side'frames, each of In testimony whereof, Ihavev hereuntov f aiiiXed my signature.

HANS eUBBnr.

